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Amentum · 3 months ago

Forklift Technician- Senior

US-VA-Falls Church

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Amentum is a leading company in providing support services and solutions. They are seeking a Senior Forklift Technician responsible for the repair and maintenance of a large fleet of forklifts and related equipment, ensuring they are mechanically ready for use and safe to operate.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Schedules, prioritizes, inspects, and repairs forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts

Determines, within prescribed value range, when a major component/ assembly is to be repaired, rebuilt, replaced or discarded

Responsible for assisting with the purchasing of parts and services

Required to maintain fleet and training vehicles; and prepares written estimates on cost and labor time for corrective repairs

Interacts with customers to keep them informed of status of vehicles, repairs needed, etc

Based on assignment, independently performs corrective maintenance and repairs to the fleet. Informs government focal point if a task cannot be safely performed alone

Inspects, diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs

Repairs all assigned forklifts and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable

Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects, and replaces worn parts

Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components

Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, charge and repair batteries and trouble-shoot problems

Inspects/replaces hydraulic lines/hoses as needed

Ensure braking and electrical systems are optimal

Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification

Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check

Road tests vehicles during and occasionally upon completion of maintenance/repair work

Responds to emails and telephone calls

Performs other related duties as required or as directed by Supervisor regarding forklift and equipment maintenance

Qualification

Active TS/SCI ClearanceForklift maintenance experienceHydraulic systems knowledgeElectrical systems knowledgeDiagnostic equipment expertiseWelding experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyCustomer service skillsRepresentational skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communication skillsAdaptabilityFlexibility

Required

Active Top Secret/SCI US Government clearance with polygraph

US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph

Ten (10) years of experience in the problem diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of forklift maintenance

High school Diploma or GED equivalent

Certified in the safe operation of forklifts by the Sponsor within 30-days of commencing work and every 24-months as required

Certified maintenance on Raymond brand forklifts

Other pertinent forklift maintenance certifications

Extensive knowledge of the operating systems used in forklifts and associated hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

Extensive knowledge of the practices and tools used in the maintenance and diagnostics of forklifts and equipment

Considerable knowledge of computer, electrical, transistorized and other non-mechanical systems and how they tie-in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems

Considerable knowledge of the full range of tools, equipment, test procedures and practices used in the repair and preventative maintenance of forklifts

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Experience diagnosing complex mechanical and related malfunctions

Expertise in reading technical manuals, references and specifications and service and recall bulletins

Written communication skills necessary to write routine correspondences, maintenance logs and order forms

Expertise in how to operate a forklift, power tools, wrenches, diagnostic equipment, and jacks

Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Access and Microsoft Office Suite

Adaptability to prioritize and schedule multiple work requirements

Flexibility in work schedule

Representational skills necessary to interact with outside vendors

Working knowledge of diesel, gas, and electric mechanics

Experience welding simple parts